Bachelorette Party Bite with Strawberries, Kalamata

Name: Bachelorette Party Bite with Strawberries, Kalamata Olives and Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small French baguette; Olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 10 ripe strawberries, stems removed; 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon honey, divided, plus more for drizzling; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup dried figs, diced; 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup vodka; 1 orange, juiced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 sprigs fresh frisee lettuce

Servings: persons

1 small French baguette
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 ripe strawberries, stems removed
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon honey, divided, plus more for drizzling
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup dried figs, diced
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup vodka
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 sprigs fresh frisee lettuce

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Slice the bread into 12 (1/4-inch) rounds.
3
Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
4
Bake the bread at 350 degrees F until crisp and starting to brown.
5
Reserve.
6
Chop the strawberries finely, and mix with the goat cheese in a bowl.
7
Season with 1/2 teaspoon honey, and salt, and pepper, to taste.
8
In a bowl combine the onions, figs, olives, and basil.
9
Season the mixture with salt, and pepper, to taste.
10
Drizzle with vinegar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon honey and toss to combine.
11
In a small sauce pan, heat the vodka over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
12
Cook until the vodka is reduced to about 1 teaspoon.
13
Stir in the orange juice and remove from the heat immediately.
14
Drizzle in a touch of honey and season with salt and pepper.
15
Whisk in the olive oil.
16
Toss the frisee in the dressing.
17
To assemble: Take a crostini and smear a touch of the strawberry-goat cheese mixture on top.
18
Build up some of the olive relish on top of that and garnish each crostini with a little dressed frisee lettuce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small French baguette, Olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 10 ripe strawberries, stems removed, and more.

Yes, Bachelorette Party Bite with Strawberries, Kalamata Olives and Vodka falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bachelorette Party Bite with Strawberries, Kalamata Olives and Vodka

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